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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Emory Miami Georgia SMU University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky LSU| Auburn University | Tulane University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Tulane | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 14,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $58,666 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $58,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $50,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $30,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 66% |
Admission |
Auburn | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 31,615 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 3,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 50.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1370/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $284 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Auburn | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Tulane | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Tulane based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 14,027 students)
Auburn vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Tulane?
- Tulane University is 464.5% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($58,666.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.2% higher at Tulane than Auburn University ($58,666.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than Tulane ($25,271 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University are 15.7% lower than costs at Tulane University ($14,998 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than Tulane University (74% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tulane University students is 214% larger than aid received Auburn University ($30,747 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 128 points higher than at Auburn (1218)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Auburn (27)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Auburn has a higher acceptance rate (43.7%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Auburn vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Tulane? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Tulane and Auburn.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $20,100 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $54,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $6,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,529)
- Auburn graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($222 vs. $284)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/